Self-Help Quit Smoking Interventions: Effects of Self-Help Materials, Social Support Instructions, and Telephone Counseling.

Orleans, C. Tracy; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ432224

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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Self-Help Quit Smoking Interventions: Effects of Self-Help Materials, Social Support Instructions, and Telephone Counseling.

Orleans, C. Tracy; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v59 n3 p439-48 Jun 1991

Smokers (n=2,021) received experimental self-quitting guide emphasizing nonaversive behavioral strategies; same guide with support guide for family and friends; both guides plus telephone counseling; or control group guide of motivational and quit tips. Controls achieved quit rates similar to those of subjects using experimental guide. Telephone counseling increased adherence to quitting protocol and quit rates. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Counseling Services, Self Help Programs, Smoking, Social Support Groups, Telephone Communications Systems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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